Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Utungun, accounting for 39.5% (75 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 39 people and 19.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Utungun - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Utungun in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Utungun, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
75
% of total
39.5%
Change from 2016
+19.4pp
75
39.5%
+19.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
29
15.3%
-11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
24
12.6%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
17
8.9%
+4.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
15
7.9%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
11
5.8%
+4.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
10
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
10
5.3%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+39
+19.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-11.0pp
Western Catholic
-5
-3.6pp
Not stated
+9
+4.4pp
Presbyterian
-2
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+4.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-2
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Utungun. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 75 | 39.5% | 40.4% | 36 | 20.1% | 29.2% | +39 | +19.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 15.3% | 15.8% | 47 | 26.3% | 21.7% | -18 | -11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 12.6% | 17.2% | 29 | 16.2% | 19.4% | -5 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8 | 4.5% | 10.5% | +9 | +4.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 7.9% | 3.6% | 17 | 9.5% | 4.9% | -2 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 5.8% | 1.9% | 3 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +8 | +4.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 10 | 5.3% | 1.3% | 12 | 6.7% | 1.1% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.